Students who graduate from the Environmental Health Program at Illinois State University have found opportunities in a wide range of professions ranging from public health to occupational health (industrial hygiene) to environmental protection.
Improvements and changes in air, water, and food supply protection, infectious disease control, and pollution prevention make this an ever-changing and exciting profession.
Employer demand for Environmental Health professionals is expected to remain very strong into the foreseeable future.
Average starting salaries for environmental health professionals typically range from $25-35,000 per year, with rapid advancement, depending on career field and previous work experience. Benefits packages typically include health insurance, retirement and continuing education opportunities.
Opportunities for professional advancement within the field of Environmental Health are expected to remain strong. Also, many Environmental Health graduates choose to continue their education by pursuing a Masters degree in Public Health, Business, Environmental Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Safety, or other related disciplines.
As an Environmental Health professional you can become a member of:
... and other professional organizations that provide an avenue for networking with other professionals in the field of environmental health.